Crime Prevention Tips

University of Findlay considers the safety and security of its students the highest priority. 

For this reason, we continually re-evaluate our procedures a nd our facilities to ensure that our students are living and learning in the best and safest environment possible.  Campus police and campus security officers patrol campus 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. They assist in unlocking and securing facilities, responding to emergencies, and providing security escorts.

Tips to Remember: 

1. Traveling at Night

• Never travel alone at night. Groups of two or more are preferred.
• If you have a cell phone, talk on it even if no one is on the line.
• Call the Office of Safety and Security for a security escort.
• Avoid interaction with suspicious persons or someone you don’t know.
• Avoid dark or secluded places. (i.e. unlit alleys, perimeters of parking lots.)
• Trust your instincts. Your personal intuition is the best defense against an attack.
• Keep vehicle door locked at all times.

2. Prevent Automobile Theft and Burglary

• Never leave your vehicle running or leave the keys in it unattended.
• Always lock your vehicle.
• If equipped, remember to use your vehicle’s alarm at all times.
• Do not ignore a vehicle alarm. Call the campus police and security office immediately.
• Do not leave valuables (i.e. cell phones, purses, CD’s, laptops) in plain view inside your vehicle. Keep these items in the trunk or your room.

3. Prevent Loss of Personal Property

• Be alert! Never leave personal items unattended.
• Never leave a personal item in a public area.
• Never leave your vehicle unlocked when returning to your room.
• Never leave your room unlocked when using the restroom or shower.
• Engrave personal items like appliances and electronics. These are high theft items on campus.
• Lock bicycles at all times with a hard lock.
• Cable locks can be easily cut with a bolt cutter.